| Callaway Action Network (CAN) Julie Hauck-Lander, Director CAN offers a variety of services for income eligible households, such as a food pantry, limited emergency financial assistance, a mobile food pantry, a thrift store, school supplies, and holiday assistance. Assistance hours are 1pm-4pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The pantry is closed on Thursday for CAN VAN distribution. We provide emergency services to families which include a food pantry, the CAN VAN (mobile food pantry), utility assistance, rental assistance, limited prescription assistance, free clothing and household items, as well as information and referrals. Qualifying patrons can obtain food once per month and financial assistance one time in a six month period. We encourage the giving of food items that are canned, packaged, fresh or frozen. Cash donations are used to purchase food during shortage periods. Our food pantry is open year around, four days per week. Any donations of food, hygiene items, or plastic bags, as well as volunteers, are always appreciated. There is a back to school program in August (families sign up the entire month of July) which helps provide children with school supplies for the new year. One of our biggest activities is the Adopt A Family program which provides food and gifts for those who otherwise wouldn't have any during the holidays. Families sign-up in the entire month of October and items are distributed in December. To find out how to sign up or donate items for these programs, please contact us. The Clothes Cupboard is a thrift store located at 501 Nichols St. which is open to the public and also provides items free to income eligible patrons who apply at SERVE. Any donations of clothing or household items are always welcome. The hours of operation are Monday -Friday 8:30 to 4:30 and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. There is a donation bin outside for after hour donations. All donations to SERVE, Inc. are tax deductible! For more information, contact Julie Hauck-Lander at can@socket.net or 573-642-6388 ext.7 Callaway Transportation (CALTRAN) Patti Jo Peevy, Director Mattie Laswell, Scheduler A general public transportation service with priority emphasis to the elderly and disabled persons. We transport people to dialysis, medical appointments, physical therapy, work, and shopping. We are a direct Medicaid Medical Transportation provider. A private pay system is in place that costs $1.25 per one way trip in the city limits of Fulton and $2.50 round trip. For more information, contact Patti Jo Peevy, caltran@socket.net or 573-642-6388 ext.4 or 2 Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Pam Phelps, Director RSVP matches the skills and personal interests of those 55 and over with opportunities that appeal to you as a senior. RSVP volunteers contribute over 39,000 hours annually to meet local needs. RSVP also coordinates Mentoring the Missing Peace, programming which mentors children of incarcerated parents or children in out of home placement. This program also supports individuals who are currently incarcerated or returning to the community after incarceration by providing support group activities for the individuals and their families while serving as a community resource to other needed services. For more information, please contact Pam Phelps, rsvp@socket.net or 573-642-9452 ext.3 or For more information, please contact Oliver Williams, eoto@socket.net or 573-642-2725 Adult Basic Education(ABE) Educational Opportunities for adults: Pre-GED / GED / Workplace Essential Skills GED classes are free and open to anyone who is over 16 and not currently enrolled in any public school. You can start anytime. Classes are open enrollment and you work at your own pace. A state certified teacher facilitates evening classes to assist the student when necessary. The classes help the student to prepare for the GED exam, learn to read, improve workplace performance skills, or just brush up on the basics! Attendance and performance records are kept confidential. Current Class Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6-8pm, at the Fulton Housing Authority located at 350 Sycamore or Monday-Friday, 10am-noon, at the Shirley Evans Center located at 300 Carver For more information, contact Katie Davis, serve2@socket.net or 573-642-6388 ext. 0 |